Cycling in the New Forest

Explore this special area by bike and discover the heathlands, woods, wildlife and villages of the New Forest. The 40mph speed limit on most roads makes it a safer place to cycle.

The New Forest cycle network map links the main New Forest villages, Forestry Commission sites and some of the many visitor attractions.The network uses some of the quietest roads in the area, but there are a few junctions with busy main roads. Therefore the routes are not recommended for unaccompanied children.

• Please keep to way marked gravel tracks when cycling off road.
• Always ride in single file when roads are narrow and never ride more than two abreast
• Make sure you are visible by wearing bright colours.
• Always use lights after dark or in poor daytime visibility.
• Plan your route to be out of the Forest by dusk.
• Think ahead and be aware of animals, other cyclists, pedestrians and drivers whether you are on gravel tracks or on the road.
• Keep your speed down, give way to walkers and be friendly to other forest users.
• Keep well away from any work going on in the Forest.
• Do not pass any vehicle loading timber until you've been told it's safe to do so.

Maps and leaflets

• Ride 1: Parkhill Hollands Wood, Brockenhurst to Beechen Lane, Lyndhurst
  Download Ride 1 leaflet 330kb pdf
• Ride 2: Frowhawk Beechen Lane, Lyndhurst to Hatchet Pond, East Boldre
  Download Ride 2 leaflet 360kb pdf
• Ride 3: Rhinefield Brockenhurst to Rhinefiled Tall Trees
  Download Ride 3 leaflet 278kb pdf
• Ride 4: Queens Meadow Brockenhurst to Rhinefield and New Park (circular)
  Download Ride 4 leaflet 252 kb pdf
• Ride 5: Bay Tour Lymington to the Isle of Wight
  Download Ride 5 leaflet 242kb pdf
• Lepe off road cycle trail
• Fordingbridge off road cycle trail
• New Forest network map 617kb pdf